What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedJekyll
Steven Moffat · Series · 2007
If you loved Jekyll, start with Mary Reilly (Stephen Frears, 1996) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Jekyll across media.
If Jekyll captivated you, it is because you are drawn to the harrowing psychological erosion caused by living with a fractured identity.
Books on the same thread
The Dark Half
Stephen King · Book · 1989
Shares 2 threads with Jekyll: Identity, Psychological Thriller.
Much like the internal struggle in Jekyll, this story explores the terrifying reality of a man whose dark side manifests as a separate, violent entity demanding total control.
Hannibal
Thomas Harris · Book · 2009
Shares a thread with Jekyll: Psychological Thriller.
This narrative mirrors the moral ambiguity found in Jekyll, focusing on the complex relationship between a brilliant, dangerous mind and the investigator tasked with tracking his every move.
The Invisible Man
H. G. Wells · Book · 2007
Explores: Invisibility, Mad Scientist, Social Isolation.
This classic captures the same scientific obsession and social isolation seen in Jekyll, highlighting how a transformative secret can unravel a man's sanity and his connection to humanity.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Jekyll: Psychological Thriller.
The identity crisis at the heart of Jekyll is amplified here, as a man confronts a version of himself that forces him to question his own reality.
Films on the same thread
Split
M. Night Shyamalan · Film · 2017
Shares 2 threads with Jekyll: Identity, Body Horror.
This film provides a visceral look at the fragmentation of self found in Jekyll, depicting the dangerous power struggle between multiple personalities inhabiting a single, fragile human vessel.
Mr. Brooks
Bruce A. Evans · Film · 2007
Shares a thread with Jekyll: Psychological Thriller.
This story echoes the core dilemma of Jekyll by focusing on the constant, exhausting battle between a man and the murderous alter ego he cannot seem to escape.
Mary Reilly
Stephen Frears · Film · 1996
Shares 2 threads with Jekyll: split personality, Psychological Thriller.
By revisiting the classic source material of Jekyll, this film offers a haunting perspective on the duality of man through the eyes of someone caught in his orbit.
The Double
Richard Ayoade · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Jekyll: Psychological Thriller.
This film explores the existential dread of a man confronted by his own double, mirroring the psychological displacement and identity theft that define the experience of Jekyll.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sherlock & Co.
Podcast
Explores: detective, crime investigation, bromance.
Fans of the investigative tension in Jekyll will appreciate this modern adaptation, which captures the same sharp, character-driven chemistry between partners navigating the shadows of London.
Dooms
Podcast
Shares a thread with Jekyll: Identity.
This podcast delves into the same deep introspection regarding personal identity that makes Jekyll such a compelling study of the human condition and the self.
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Common questions
Is Jekyll a television series?
Yes, Jekyll is a television series released in 2007. It follows the story of Tom Jackman as he struggles to manage his dark alter ego, Hyde, while protecting his family and evading a mysterious organization that is actively hunting them down.
Who created the 2007 series Jekyll?
The television series Jekyll was created by Steven Moffat. The plot focuses on the internal conflict between Tom Jackman and his mysterious alter ego, Hyde, as they share a single body while on the run from a dangerous organization.
What is the primary conflict in Jekyll?
In Jekyll, the primary conflict involves Tom Jackman attempting to cope with his alter ego, Hyde. This struggle is complicated by the fact that they must share the same body while being pursued by a mysterious organization that threatens both Tom and his family.
Does Jekyll feature a character named Tom Jackman?
Yes, Tom Jackman is the central character of Jekyll. He is forced to live with his dark and mysterious alter ego, Hyde, while navigating the dangers of being hunted by a mysterious organization that puts his life and his family at risk.